Great Valley Academy - Salida vs Mildred Perkins Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Valley Academy - Salida
Modesto · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
927 students
Mildred Perkins Elementary
Modesto · Public elementary · Grades K–5
362 students
| Measure | Great Valley Academy - Salida Modesto, California | Mildred Perkins Elementary Modesto, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2407 of 5,693 | #3231 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #30813 of 50,301 | #37818 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 927 | 362 |
| Enrollment | 927 | 362 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.3% | 81.5% |
| Students per teacher | 25.1 | 24.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 37% |
| city | Modesto | Modesto |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Great Valley Academy - Salida scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.7 vs 31.1).
- •Mildred Perkins Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 33%).
- •Mildred Perkins Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 46%).
- •Great Valley Academy - Salida does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.3% vs 81.5%).
- •Mildred Perkins Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.1 vs 25.1).
- •Great Valley Academy - Salida is the larger school with 927 students compared with 362.
- •Great Valley Academy - Salida is a charter school while Mildred Perkins Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Great Valley Academy - Salida better than Mildred Perkins Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Great Valley Academy - Salida ranks higher (41.7 vs 31.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Great Valley Academy - Salida and Mildred Perkins Elementary?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Modesto and Modesto in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Great Valley Academy - Salida: 927. Mildred Perkins Elementary: 362. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Great Valley Academy - Salida and Mildred Perkins Elementary rank in California?
Great Valley Academy - Salida is 2407th of 5,693 and Mildred Perkins Elementary is 3231st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).